ID Cards (identity cards) are controversial, and we do not take these issues lightly. But we believe there are compelling reasons to have them. Because ID badges will:

1. help protect people from identity fraud and theft2. ensure that people are who they say they are3. tackle illegal working and immigration abuse4. disrupt the use of false and multiple identities by criminals and those involved in terrorist activity5. ensure free public services are only used by those entitled to them6. enable easier access to public services